In 2011, IOM partnered with the Government of the Repu-blic of Namibia (GRN) to roll out a CCCM capacity-building programme supported by the Namibian Red Cross Society (NRCS) and UN partners. As a result, CCCM is now reco-gnised as an integral part of government-led disaster risk management and identified as a key area in the new sectoral structure of the National Disaster Risk Management Plan.

CCCM in Namibia has thus evolved from a purely emergency response activity to a long-term, strategic focus. As of No-vember 2011, Namibia had certified 37 trainers within GRN and NRCS from the 7 flood-affected regions of 2011 and at the national level. These persons were trained primarily to train local authorities and community groups using the CCCM Training Package and Toolbox for Namibia. Trainers in the Caprivi region have initiated trainings for approximately 120 individuals, funded by the Caprivi Regional Council. IOM supports these initiatives and continues to advocate for an integrated CCCM approach to disaster risk management and for capacity-building as a disaster preparedness strategy.

Latest achievements

Developed a CCCM Training Package for Namibia.

Successfully delivered a Training of Trainers (ToT) pro-gramme to 37 people from GRN and NRCS and establis-hed a CCCM Trainer Committee.

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